Adjunct Faculty - PhD Program in Human Sexuality (Hybrid Instruction)

California Institute of Integral Studies; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking passionate adjunct faculty for its innovative PhD Program in Human Sexuality. This role involves delivering engaging, doctoral-level instruction in a hybrid format, focusing on critical methodologies and inclusive pedagogy. Faculty will prepare course materials, facilitate both in-person and online sessions, and provide meaningful feedback to students. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community dedicated to social justice and transformative education. If you are committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and have expertise in sexuality studies, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in relevant fields like sexuality studies or psychology.
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses in hybrid formats.

Responsibilities

• Deliver doctoral-level instruction in Human Sexuality courses.
• Prepare course content and facilitate online sessions.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Research Methodology

Sexuality Studies

Online Instruction

Education

PhD in Sexuality Studies

PhD in Psychology

PhD in Public Health

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

SPSS

Qualtrics

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California Institute of Integral StudiesJob Posting: Adjunct Faculty - PhD Program in Human Sexuality (Hybrid Instruction)

Adjunct Faculty - PhD Program in Human Sexuality (Hybrid Instruction)

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Department: Human Sexuality

Locations: San Francisco, CA

Posted: May 6, 2025

Closes: Jun 13, 2025 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type: Part-time Non-Exempt

Salary Type: Hourly

Salary Range: $31.50 - $52.25

PositionID: 187936

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About California Institute of Integral Studies:

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) is an internationally recognized leader in integral education. CIIS strives to embody spirit, intellect, and wisdom in service of individuals, communities, and the earth. CIIS has an enrollment of over 2,000 students pursuing degrees and professional certificates in a variety of academic programs in its schools of Consciousness and Transformation, Professional Psychology and Health, Undergraduate Studies, and our research centers and global initiatives.

CIIS is a mosaic of faces and philosophies, and backgrounds and beliefs. Like our faculty and staff, students are intellectually engaged and socially active. Each day brings new experiences that broaden horizons and hone critical thinking. Programs, both inside the classroom and throughout the University, inspire creativity, nurture community, cultivate curiosity, and foster social good. In addition, CIIS offers a dynamic array of events through its Public Programs, including conversations, workshops, continuing education, and conferences and hosts a vibrant art exhibition series. The University also provides low-cost mental health services to the San Francisco Bay Area through its 6 award-winning community counseling clinics. CIIS is accredited by the Western Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

CIIS strives to cultivate a culture of inclusion and belonging as part of its Seven Commitments . More than accept difference, we honor and celebrate our staff's diversity of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. In turn, our diverse and inclusive culture brings us together in ways that empower everyone to connect, belong, and grow.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

CIIS seeks adjunct lecturers for select courses offered in our hybrid Human Sexuality PhD Program for Academic Year 2025-2026 semester. Course descriptions are found below. Please indicate which course/s you are interested in teaching and your qualifications for teaching the course/s in your cover letter. We may consider adjuncts to teach more than one course, especially the Understanding Research and Methodology I courses listed below. Find out more about the doctoral program in the Human Sexuality Department here: https://www.ciis.edu/academics/graduate-programs/human-sexuality/about-the-phd

Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver rigorous, critically informed doctoral-level instruction in alignment with CIIS's mission and the Human Sexuality Department's interdisciplinary and justice-oriented pedagogy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing course content in coordination with provided syllabi and working with instructional designers to develop asynchronous materials on the Canvas learning platform.
• Delivering in-person instruction across three extended weekend residencies per semester (typically 3-4-hour sessions scheduled Thursday-Sunday; exact dates are provided well in advance).
• Facilitating synchronous online sessions and maintaining an active presence in the online classroom environment.
• Providing detailed, timely feedback on student assignments and assessments.
• Holding virtual office hours and maintaining responsive communication with students throughout the term.
• Supervising and collaborating with a graduate teaching assistant, where applicable.
• Participating in department meetings and related activities as requested.

Adjunct appointments are contractual per course and do not carry the service or governance expectations of full-time faculty roles.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

This course is dedicated to understanding how social scientists and scholars in related fields and disciplines analyze, interpret, and make sense of the social world. We will begin with broad questions about knowledge production that undergird our approach to any academic inquiry. We will next learn about and practice qualitative and quantitative research methods, including digital content analysis, interviewing, and survey research. We will consider how a study benefits from or is constrained by a mixed methodology approach. This course explores epistemologies and research methods as they pertain to sexuality studies. We will ask how theory and standpoints shape the kinds of research questions we ask, the types of materials we use, and how we define our relationships with our research participants/subjects. We will explore questions like: what counts as evidence? How might we approach the issues of subject and subjectivity? What is the relationship between researcher and subject? What key questions guide our research decisions?

HSX 7237 Methodology I (3 units) - Fall 2025

This course examines core concepts in quantitative methods and reviews the basic steps used in constructing a rigorous, empirically valid research study on sexuality and/or gender. It reviews the purpose of an institutional review board (IRB)/human subjects committee and the existence of institutional and independent IRBs. The course grounds technical learning with an examination of scientific positivism by drawing upon critiques from anticolonialist, queer, and feminist scholars. Students apply these concepts and theories to critically assess statistically-based evidence. This course introduces students to quantitative methodology focusing on survey methods to conduct research on sexuality related topics. This course introduces both the debates about what should "count" and why, as well as what constitutes "good" research. We will review the ethics involved in conceptualizing and conducting research quantitatively, including the history and importance of Institutional Review Boards (IRB) for the protection of human research subjects. The course will review some of the basic elements of good survey design and extend this by learning how to conduct basic descriptive and inferential statistical analysis with an existing set of survey data using SPSS analytical software. Qualtrics and SPSS will be provided to students for use during the course. Qualitative approaches to research will be covered in the companion course to this one: HSX 7238 Methodology II.

HSX 7229 Sexual Function & Practices (3 units) - Spring 2026

This course represents the core knowledge that students are required to engage in about sexuality practices and behaviors to be competent in the field. Topics covered include biopsychosocial developmental models of sexuality and gender identity, sociocultural and familial influences, LGBTQQIA identities and experiences, diversities of sexual expression, sexual anatomy and physiology, sexually associated infections, contraception and barrier methods, arousal and orgasm, and sexual health and pleasure. This course will be addressed from an inclusive and sex-positive perspective. This course is aligned to these American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) core knowledge areas: B-I, and M. For more details, visit www.aasect.org.

Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in a field directly relevant to the course content (e.g., sexuality studies, behavioral/health studies, biostatistics, psychology, public health, gender studies, cultural studies, education, critical race studies, sociology, anthropology, or a related discipline).
• Demonstrated scholarly engagement with sexuality/sex, gender, or related expertise
• Record of experience teaching graduate-level courses in hybrid or online formats.
• Experience designing and running courses in online learning management software like CANVAS, Blackboard, etc.
• Ability to travel to CIIS in San Francisco for three required teaching weekends per semester; travel support is available for faculty located outside the Bay Area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Record of teaching, research, or practice at the doctoral level in topics related to sexuality, sex, and gender.
• Demonstrated expertise in critical sexuality studies through teaching, scholarship, and/or application
• Experience mentoring doctoral students or serving on dissertation committees.
• Broad training in the field of sexuality studies and/or critical sexuality studies
• Demonstrated engagement with critical theory, decolonial, queer, feminist, race, or other critical theoretical frameworks.
• Familiarity with digital learning environments, including experience designing and facilitating graduate coursework using learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.
• Commitment to transformative pedagogy that affirms diverse lived experiences and promotes academic rigor through anti-oppressive and inclusive teaching practices.

Occasional work performed alone with ability to work remotely from time-to-time. Collaboration and constant work around and with other people.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

This position requires attention to detail, good memory, ability to work under deadline pressure, sitting and standing for long periods of time, oral and written communication, keyboarding for significant portions of the workday, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, patience, and tact to perform the essential functions.

LOCATION

HYBRID

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION AND CONTRACT

This is a semester-based, part-time adjunct faculty position. Adjunct faculty are hired on a per-course basis, with rates ranging from $31.05-52.25 per hour for adjunct lecturer ranks of: instructor, lecturer, senior lecturer, or professor. Compensation is based on course load and determined according to CIIS's adjunct faculty pay scale, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Adjunct faculty teaching 9 units or fewer are not eligible for benefits. Teaching assignments are contingent upon course enrollment minimums and programmatic needs. CIIS is committed to fair compensation practices and to fostering an equitable hiring process that recognizes the labor, expertise, and preparation required of adjunct educators.

These positions are part-time, non-exempt; temporary academic appointment.

NOTES TO CANDIDATE

• Working Conditions - Duties are primarily performed in an office environment at a desk or computer terminal, typically Monday through Friday.
• Background Check - Due to the sensitivity and requirements of this position, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses, or credentials pertinent to the position. If your job requires driving on behalf of CIIS you will be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license.
• Visa Sponsorship - Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Relocation Assistance - This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) is an equal opportunity employer that actively seeks to expand the diversity of its faculty. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); LGBTQIA+ individuals; people with disabilities; and those whose work and lived experience engage the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, class, and culture. The Human Sexuality Department is committed to transformative, anti-oppressive pedagogy and inclusive community practices. We value candidates who bring critical perspectives to their work and who are committed to cultivating equitable learning environments for diverse student populations. We especially welcome candidates whose teaching, research, or professional background reflects a deep engagement with historically marginalized communities and critical approaches to sexuality and gender. CIIS prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, and any other status protected by applicable law.

Application Instructions:

• Cover letter to indicate which course/s you are interested in teaching and your qualifications for teaching the course/s
• Current CV with contact information
• Teaching statement
• Teacher evaluation/s
• If applicable, syllabus/syllabi you have designed
• This position is open for application until June 13, 2025 or whenever filled.